What are Fighting Irish? And why is Notre Dame called that? Here's an explanation of the football team's unique moniker among college athletics:
Column: Comeback win over Broncos is proof that Jim Harbaugh has changed Chargers’ culture
Regardless of how this Chargers season ends, Jim Harbaugh's first season has proven to be productive because the culture of the franchise already has changed.
Rams’ young defense eyes Jets’ Aaron Rodgers as a chance for legendary performance
The Rams' young defense is very aware of Aaron Rodgers' legendary NFL resume, but relish the chance to face the Jets quarterback in a pressure situation.
Rams vs. New York Jets: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
Everything you need to know about the Rams facing the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, including start time, TV channel and betting odds.
What college football bowl games are on today? Schedule for CFP first round Indiana vs. Notre Dame and more
The CFP begins Friday when Indiana travels to face Notre Dame in the first round. Plus, more bowl games throughout the day.
NFL’s Clash With College Football Playoff Is Rooted in 1961 Law
For the better part of the last 63 years, the NFL has steered clear of scheduling Saturday games while school is in session, only to watch in bemusement as college football’s expansionist impulses have undone a lifetime of studied avoidance. That two of the first-round CFP games are on a collision course with a pair …
Chargers have leg up in avoiding wild-card trip to Buffalo
Last night's win over the Broncos dramatically increases the Chargers' chances of making it to the playoffs.
Justin Herbert: This is a playoff game to us
With the Chargers and Broncos jockeying for AFC wild card position, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert said he and his teammates considered Thursday night a playoff game.
Saint Francis (PA) visits Robert Morris on 5-game road slide
Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (3-8) at Robert Morris Colonials (7-5, 0-2 Horizon League) Moon Township, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Francis (PA) will try to end its five-game road skid when the Red Flash visit Robert Morris. The Colonials have gone 6-1 at home.
North Carolina Tar Heels and the No. 18 UCLA Bruins square off in New York City, New York
The Tar Heels have a 5-5 record in non-conference play. North Carolina leads the ACC averaging 40.9 points in the paint. Seth Trimble leads the Tar Heels with 6.5.
Bethune-Cookman visits Bailey and Davidson
The Davidson Wildcats are 6-0 in home games. Davidson is 1-1 in one-possession games. The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have gone 1-7 away from home.
Northern Kentucky Norse face the South Carolina State Bulldogs on 4-game win streak
South Carolina State Bulldogs (6-7) at Northern Kentucky Norse (6-6, 2-0 Horizon League) Highland Heights, Kentucky; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky heads into a matchup against South Carolina State as winners of four consecutive games. The Norse are 5-2 on their home court.
Indiana hosts Chattanooga after Rice’s 20-point outing
The Hoosiers have gone 7-0 at home. Indiana has an 8-3 record in games decided by at least 10 points. The Mocs have gone 2-3 away from home.
Georgia Tech hosts Flagg and No. 5 Duke
Duke Blue Devils (9-2, 1-0 ACC) at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-6, 0-1 ACC) Atlanta; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Duke faces Georgia Tech after Cooper Flagg scored 24 points in Duke's 68-47 win against the George Mason Patriots.
DePaul visits Barnhizer and Northwestern
DePaul Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2 Big East) at Northwestern Wildcats (8-3, 1-1 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern hosts DePaul after Brooks Barnhizer scored 20 points in Northwestern's 71-60 win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Wildcats have gone 6-0 at home.